Nangong Hao's handsome face and gentle jade-like voice slowly sounded: "Although the third young lady is raised in a boudoir, she is also concerned about state affairs and is well aware of the sufferings of the people. This prince also deeply admires her."
Lin Ji frowned deeply after hearing what the fourth prince said. He stared at the gentle An Xilin. When did she care about state affairs? He only smiled lightly and waited for An Xilin's next words.
"My daughter is just a fool." An Xilin had sent a letter last night, but she only said a small part of it that was insignificant, because she still wanted to meet the fourth prince in person and did not want to miss the opportunity to contact him.
Then, An Xilin took out a piece of plain paper from her sleeve and handed it to the fourth prince. At that time, when she read the incriminating letter on her father's case, she was so shocked that her jaw dropped, and she had to go through a lot of ideological struggle before deciding. She stole it because she didn't want to disappoint the fourth prince.
Nangong Hao looked at it carefully, his brows furrowing deeper and deeper. Although he also guessed the result, which might implicate the sixth prince, only when the evidence was put in front of him did he dare to truly believe that the sixth prince colluded with Prefect Xu. By embezzling millions of taels of gold from public funds, he is destroying the very foundation of the country.
When Lin Ji saw the fourth prince's brows furrowed and his lips changing color, he knew that something big had happened. Looking at An Xilin's frail expression, he said in a deep voice: "Your Highness, what happened?"
In an instant, the air suddenly turned cold. Nangong Hao clenched his fists and handed the plain paper into Lin Ji's hand.
Lin Ji took it and read it at a glance. This incriminating letter was enough to send the Sixth Prince into the abyss. In an instant, a sinister light flashed in Lin Ji's eyes and he said in a deep voice: "Master An can detect this."
"I think that the prince will submit the memorial to the eldest brother tomorrow morning." Nangong Hao said in a deep voice, frowning.
"His Highness is really willing to hand over this credit to the eldest prince, but he has not done anything. Lord An has already seized a batch of money. When the time comes, all the money will be returned to the treasury. The emperor will definitely reward Anhou vigorously. Master, the one who benefits the most is the eldest prince." Lin Ji said solemnly.
At this time, Nangong Hao clenched his hands into fists, with a subtle emotion flashing on his face. His fingertips were turned white from being pinched. The eldest brother was hungover all day long, and he naturally had the queen to take care of him. Planning, this was an effortless achievement, and he happily accepted it.
But how could he be willing to do so? He just said: "Since the emperor has handed over the case to the eldest brother for investigation, he will naturally handle the matter if the house is searched and traced. Why should I bother with these troubles?"
Lin Ji looked a little anxious and said in a deep voice: "Your Highness is really willing to give up this opportunity." This is an opportunity to suppress the sixth prince and the eldest prince. He didn't believe that the fourth prince was willing to give up.
Suddenly, An Xilin bravely stood up slowly, and said in a gentle voice like an oriole: "Your Highness, there are no fathers and sons on the battlefield. If you don't fight, others will fight too. Whether you can seize the opportunity or not depends on Your Highness." At this time, I thought, if you are timid about everything and look forward and backward, you will only miss the opportunity. In my view, everything is ready now, and all you need is the east wind."
Suddenly, Nangong Hao and Lin Ji looked at the beautiful An Xilin at the same time. They did not expect that at such a young age, she would have such a bold mind and be able to say such inspiring words.
Suddenly, Nangong Hao couldn't help but look at her a few times.
What made Lin Ji even more impressed was that An Xilin's thoughts were the same as his. It would be easy to make the eldest prince make a mistake. No matter how much the queen tried to cover it up, things would be revealed one day in the future. But if the sixth prince made a mistake, It's very difficult. The Sixth Prince is a talented person, and there is a reason why Concubine Ying was favored.
"My cousin is right, now is the time to show His Majesty's abilities to the Emperor." Lin Ji knew that the fourth prince did not call him here for no reason this time. He must have known about it for a long time, but there was no complete evidence. Now the evidence It was right in front of him, and the fourth prince could not back down.
Anfu, Ruixueyuan.
The scent of sandalwood rose slowly and filled the air.
At this time, the atmosphere in Old Madam Ruixueyuan's wing was very heavy, and An Xiyue respectfully stayed by the old Madam's side.
When An Yuxiao was summoned, the old lady sent all the maids out, and even the most trusted mother Liu couldn't stay in the room to serve her.
The first one is the distinguished Marquis of Anping - An Yuxiao.
At this time, I saw the old lady wearing a luxurious cotton-padded jacket, with a hairband inlaid with exquisite jade tied in her bun. She looked very majestic and noble. She had a sandalwood crutch in her hand, a rosary wrapped around her hand, and a majestic pair. His cold eyes stared closely at An Yuxiao, who was sitting next to him.
An Yuxiao had been up all night and his face was covered with stubble. His handsome and handsome face was full of haggardness, and there was a dark halo under his eyes. He was so worried that his hair turned white because of writing this memorial.
Although he was also very ambitious, when faced with the real situation, he was still timid.
The old lady suddenly called him over, but she didn't say a word, just sighed. If she hadn't heard Yue'er talk about her eldest son's recent situation, she would still have been kept in the dark. This was related to the future fortune of the An family. Anyway, if you are not careful, you will offend all the gods. I think back when the old man was still alive, although he was just a small county magistrate, he did not have so many scruples. To have a clear conscience for the people was the old man's greatest expectation.
"Go and help your father up." The old lady finally couldn't bear her son to kneel and said calmly to An Xiyue.
An Xiyue was neither humble nor arrogant. Yingying walked over calmly, helped An Yuxiao up, and said solemnly: "No matter what the father's official career will be in the future, my daughter will advance and retreat with her father."
The old lady glanced at her son and said coldly: "Is the Jincheng case concluded?"
An Yuxiao was most filial to the old lady and did not dare to go against the old lady's words. After hearing what the old lady said, she glanced at her eldest daughter unnaturally and nodded heavily, "There is a result. The implications are very wide. The son detained several important criminals and found out that a batch of dirty money was embezzled by the sixth prince. Xu Taishou was the sixth prince's mother clan. If the investigation continues, the sixth prince is the biggest beneficiary. The son got the confession, but that Several officials were assassinated..."
The old lady was so angry that she punched the sandalwood tap cane and said angrily: "Why haven't you reported it to the Holy One for so long?"
The old lady was so angry at the moment that if she died in the future, she would be ashamed to see the ancestors of An Mansion, and even more guilty to go underground to see Mr. An.
"I think back then, your father was just the magistrate of a small county town. He was praised by the people by word of mouth and praised by everyone. Even if he pawned my dowry, he would help the people. Now his son has been granted the title of Marquis. I forgot everything." The old lady was heartbroken.
Official corruption is a serious case. If the eldest son blindly lies and conceals reports, it will be a serious crime to destroy the nine clans if he is found out in the future.
